Outdoor Living Supply, a distribution platform for outdoor living products with a focus on hardscapes, has acquired Norristown Brick, an independent distributor of masonry, landscape and hardscape materials to Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding area. This acquisition further strengthens OLS’s presence in the mid-Atlantic market.

Based in Norristown, Pa., Norristown Brick was founded in 1986 with the goal of providing a comprehensive selection of quality hardscaping and masonry materials to its customers. A third-generation business, the company has been grown by the Lyons and Swire families into a leading regional supplier with 13 full-time employees, servicing both commercial and residential markets. Russell Lyons will continue to lead the business going forward, ensuring continuity and consistency for customer and supplier partners.

“We are thrilled to welcome Russell and his dedicated team to the OLS family of companies. This represents our second acquisition in eastern Pennsylvania, adding an important location to our footprint as we continue our expansion efforts in the Northeast,” said Brian Price, CEO of OLS. “The company’s proximity to our Woodward Landscape Supply location in Phoenixville creates some powerful synergies; allowing us to form the region’s market-leading platform and deliver best-in-class customer service.”

“We are so excited to be part of the expanding network of independent supply yards under the Outdoor Living Supply umbrella. This partnership provides a wonderful opportunity for growth. Like OLS, our commitment to delivering an exceptional customer service experience is at the heart of what we do. Our customers, suppliers, and employees can all look forward to new opportunities ahead,” Lyons added.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP served as legal advisor to OLS.

ASV Holdings Inc., a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid-steers, introduces a new generation of the company’s RT-50 Posi-Track^® loader, now powered by a Yanmar engine. The new machine boasts 53.8 horsepower, up a full 8% from the previous model. The repowered RT-50 also offers improved serviceability, allowing owners to have the Yanmar engine serviced at ASV dealers. In addition to these benefits, the new RT-50 features new comfort, visibility and performance features. The Yanmar-powered RT-50 provides construction-grade performance in a small package, and is ideally suited for work in tight spaces, such as for rental, landscaping, construction, snow clearing and more.

“We often hear from customers that our RT-50 is the perfect blend of performance and mobility. Now, with the additional horsepower and new convenience features, that performance factor is dialed to eleven,” said Buck Storlie, ASV Holdings Inc. product manager. “And that’s before even mentioning the world-renowned reliability of the new Yanmar engine.”

The repowered RT-50 features a more powerful new 53.8-horsepower Tier 4, 3-cylinder turbo charged Yanmar engine­. The machine has a high tractive effort and exceptional pushing and digging power thanks to ASV’s Posi-Power system. The compact track loader allows contractors to be more productive, with high performance thanks in part to a nimble 58.5-inch width, a 9.1-foot lift height, a 1,400-lbs rated operating capacity and a 7.1 mph top speed.

The RT-50’s quick attach fits a wide variety of attachments. New to the machine is an optional hydraulic quick attach that allows operators to change attachments from the comfort of the cab. The loader’s compact size allows it to be conveniently towed behind a 1/2-ton pickup truck, a fact that makes its performance capabilities even more impressive.

Variable auxiliary hydraulic flow comes standard, and the machine can operate efficiently at a high auxiliary circuit flow rate, powered by 13.3-gpm of pump capacity and 3,000 psi of system pressure. ASV eliminates labor-intensive belt servicing through the use of a direct drive pump. This, along with the machine’s large line sizes and hydraulic coolers, transfers more flow and pressure directly to the attachment to help prevent power loss.

The RT-50 is tested to operate at full load 100% of the time in ambient temperatures from -40° up to 118° F. This product is a highly efficient cooling system that allows operators to get more out of their machine.

The RT-50’s Yanmar engine can be serviced at ASV dealers. The ability to maintain the engine through ASV’s network of dealers gives customers more convenient options when engine maintenance is required on a Yanmar engine already renowned for its longevity.

ASV designed the RT-50 so operators can spend less time servicing it and more time getting work done. Its rear-tilting hood offers easy access to maintenance points, including filters, oil and fuel tank reservoirs, hydraulic and water separator drains and the battery.

The compact track loader is built with a heavy-duty frame, drive table and axles. The RT-50 features new wiring harness routing for additional durability. The drive hose routing and chassis sealing are designed for reduced rubbing, creating fewer line breaks and boosting hose longevity. Metal-face seals on the front and back ensure the drive hubs do not require maintenance for the life of the machine. An optional bumper or bumper and limb riser can be added for additional hood protection in tough applications, such as rental or brush cutting.

ASV is including a 2-year, 2,000-hour warranty.

The repowered RT-50 brings brand new comfort features to its compact cab. A single-sided lap bar makes entry and exit easier and provides operators with more hip room. Partially adjustable armrests and a tall cab improves comfort for operators of different sizes. The pressurized cab option also provides a cleaner in-cab environment. Optional all-weather cabs include heat and air conditioning. ASV also offers additional comfort features, including a cup holder, phone mount and DC outlet.

A new 4.3-inch color display and standard hydraulic joystick controls puts full command of the machine at the operator’s fingertips. Plus, a new drive transmission allows for more precise power and fine-tuned operation.

The machine also includes visibility improvements over its predecessor. A new frameless front door includes floor-to-ceiling glass area, allowing operators to better see their work and attachments. The cab’s large side and rear windows provide additional lines of sight. This is further improved by the bright rear LED light and adjustable front pedestal lighting. An optional backup camera is available to replace the standard rearview mirror for additional convenience and visibility.

ASV designs its patented Posi-Track and skid-steer loaders independently to provide customers with the highest performance from each machine. The RT-50’s dedicated frame results in a 14.4-inch ground clearance, higher than any walk-behind or stand-on loader, as well as many larger machines. The unit can travel over rocks, logs, stumps and other obstacles with less risk of getting hung up.

ASV’s Posi-Track system features a flexible track and an open-rail and internal positive drive-sprocket undercarriage, allowing for greater traction, longer wear life and faster, more convenient undercarriage cleaning. Posi-Track loaders also have a high number of ground contact points, spreading the machine’s weight evenly. As a result, the RT-50 features an industry-low 3.0 psi ground pressure, reducing the risk of damage to turf. Optional smooth turf tracks make the machine even more desirable for use on sensitive turf by minimizing risk of damage. The low ground pressure leads to better flotation and traction on steep, slippery and wet ground. It also enhances control and pushing capabilities. The wide, flexible track maintains more contact with the ground than other designs, helping to virtually eliminate the risk of track derailment.

See the RT-50 launch video, here. And watch a walkaround tour, here.

Landscape Workshop recently completed the acquisition of the landscape maintenance operations of Bailey’s Lawn Care and Landscaping, based in Knoxville. Landscape Workshop added seven new employees in the acquisition.

Bailey’s Lawn Care and Landscape was founded by owner Hunter Bailey in 2010 offering landscape maintenance and landscape installation services for the greater Knoxville area. For more than 10 years, Hunter and his team strived to provide their clients with experienced landscape maintenance coupled with attentive customer service. After a short transition period with Landscape Workshop, Bailey will continue operating the installation portion of his business.

“I know that Landscape Workshop is an exceptional company that will provide excellent service to all the customers that we have come to know and care for over the past 10 years," Bailey said. "Landscape Workshop is a very professional company and they have my utmost respect. I look forward to working with them over the next 2 months to ensure a smooth transition.”

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“(I'm) thrilled at the opportunity to combine our existing Knoxville operations with the operations of Bailey’s Lawn Care and Landscape," said JT Price, CEO of Landscape Workshop. "Hunter has dedicated his career to establishing a superior reputation, and Landscape Workshop is committed to upholding the high-quality level of service Bailey’s clients have grown to expect. Combining our operations increases Landscape Workshop’s ability to provide the most comprehensive commercial landscape services in East Tennessee.”

Landscape Workshop’s Scott Ragsdale will continue as general manager of Knoxville operations and our current senior leadership will remain consistent within the combined organization. A number of Bailey’s maintenance crew members will join the Landscape Workshop team. 

Landscape Workshop is a full-service grounds management company that has been providing professional service and expert maintenance for outdoor commercial spaces since 1984. Landscape Workshop serves 10 Southeastern markets in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. Landscape Workshop is backed by Carousel Capital and McKinney Capital.

Bradley served as Landscape Workshop’s legal counsel in this transaction. Bailey’s Lawn Care and Landscaping LLC was represented by Jason Beddingfield at The Beddingfield Law Firm.

Takeuchi-US has named Carl Stickels as its new regional business manager (RBM) for the Northeast region. Effective July 15, 2022, Stickels will replace current Northeast RBM Mark Barndollar, who is retiring after a long and successful career in construction equipment sales, including almost seven years with Takeuchi. Stickels will now be responsible for all sales development and activity in the multi-state region, including dealer development and recruitment, inventory control, forecasting, promotions and the support of national and direct accounts

“Carl has outstanding experience, both in retail sales and the compact equipment industry,” said John Vranches, national sales manager for Takeuchi-US. “While Mark’s retirement leaves us with some big shoes to fill, we’re very confident in Carl’s long track record of success. We believe our Northeast region dealers and their customers will soon see him as a tremendous resource and trusted partner. We’re pleased to have Carl join the Takeuchi family.” 

Based in Cortland, New York, Stickels comes to Takeuchi after 12 years as a territory and sales manager with an equipment distributor, gaining valuable experience in the heavy equipment marketplace. Prior to his tenure there, Stickels spent more than 15 years in other roles, honing his sales, training and customer service skills.

“Having worked in this industry for a long time, I know firsthand about Takeuchi equipment and what it has to offer,” Stickels said. “I’m looking forward to applying what I’ve learned about compact equipment sales and service to help our Northeast dealers introduce even more customers to the positive benefits of owning and operating a Takeuchi machine.”

For more information on Takeuchi dealers, visit the Takeuchi dealer page. For more information on Takeuchi track loaders, excavators and wheel loaders, visit www.takeuchi-us.com.

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